Which of the Following Inventory Methods When Used for Income

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following inventory methods when used for income tax purposes must also be used for reporting purposes?

• A)Specific identification
• B)LIFO
• C)FIFO
• D)Average-cost

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Definitions:

Sunk Cost

Any cost that has already been incurred and that cannot be changed by any decision made now or in the future.

Obsolete Desk Calculators

Desk calculators that are no longer considered efficient or useful due to advancements in technology or changes in user needs.

Inventory

The total amount of goods a company has in stock, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as materials and labor costs.